Risk of Stroke in Long-term Dialysis Patients Compared With the General Population

Conclusions: Patients undergoing dialysis are at elevated risk of stroke. Patients undergoing PD appear to be less likely to develop hemorrhagic stroke than those undergoing HD. Comprehensive control of hypertension and diabetes is necessary when delivering dialysis treatment.
Source: American Journal of Kidney Diseases - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Dialysis Source Type: research